Funnyman Tim Allen is set to shock his fanbase after signing on to star in a martial arts movie. The 53-year-old, best known for films including The Santa Clause, Toy Story and Christmas With The Kranks, will play a Jiu-jitsu master in Redbelt.

Allen will star alongside Emily Mortimer and Joe Mantegna in the movie, which is being directed by The Fast & The Furious filmmaker Rob Cohen, reports trade paper Variety.

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